Blanking on the name - sorry - but when you hit Rotofugi, ask them about the Wicker Park bar that has (had?) an annual sofubi display. I'm not sure if it's still happening, but you used to able to depend on this place to have a HUGE monster diorama in their old storefront display area every holiday season. 'Twas cool.

Blanking on the name - sorry - but when you hit Rotofugi, ask them about the Wicker Park bar that has (had?) an annual sofubi display. I'm not sure if it's still happening, but you used to able to depend on this place to have a HUGE monster diorama in their old storefront display area every holiday season. 'Twas cool.

Galerie F is a fun spot if you're into urban art. Vertical Gallery is also nice.
Food wise there's the Girl and the Goat but it might be hard to get a reservation. They have a sister restaurant across the street that is for walk ins.
If you find anything else cool let us know. I'm out there a couple times a year including Christmas

Thanks @gatiio I never miss a trip to Rotofugi. I don't need the deep dish but I can already taste the Italian Beef. I don't think I've ever been to Chinatown so that sounds really good. Made a reservation at Proxi because the menu and atmosphere looked good but if you have a specific recommendation for a nice spot for me and the lady I'll happily take it.

@Brooklyn_Vinyl no worries!
motts Street is supposed to have a cheeseburger on par with au cheval’s. I’ve had it and still like the experience of au cheval, but worth the try.

Chinatown as a very good Korean place Called ajjumas apron. Worth it if you like korean food, quite authentic.

What kind of spots are you on the look out for?

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I've never been to au acheval and I love Korean food so I'll put both of those on my list. I've been to Chicago so many times to visit my inlaws and I'm always looking for an excuse to bust out on my own and try something new. I really like street art so wandering the streets looking for new instalations is always a pleasure.

@Brooklyn_Vinyl no worries!
motts Street is supposed to have a cheeseburger on par with au cheval’s. I’ve had it and still like the experience of au cheval, but worth the try.

Chinatown as a very good Korean place Called ajjumas apron. Worth it if you like korean food, quite authentic.

What kind of spots are you on the look out for?

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I've never been to au acheval and I love Korean food so I'll put both of those on my list. I've been to Chicago so many times to visit my inlaws and I'm always looking for an excuse to bust out on my own and try something new. I really like street art so wandering the streets looking for new instalations is always a pleasure.

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Try Pilsen’s murals on the trains. They’re quite good and second to San Francisco’s.

Just following up on this thread. Chicago was great this time around. We ate at Proxi in the west loop and had a drink Fox Bar in the lobby of the SoHo House. I recommend both of those spots. It was fun to watch members come in and out of the club. One of the highlights was the rooftop bar at the Chicago Athletic Association and then dinner at the Cherry Circle Room. I can't recommend this place enough. The details of the building are stunning. My brother-in-law said it was a spot for tourists but I was a tourist.
Rotofugi's sofubi selection was never great but it's next to nothing these days. We went to the MCA to check out the Virgil Abloh exhibit and then went over to the pop up he was doing with LV. Visited Galerie F who has a great show going on. From there I went and checked out some street art in the neighborhood.
Overall I had one of my better trips to Chicago.